El1 Assistant Director, Audit And Assurance

Description:

Our client, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is a Corporate Commonwealth Entity with a primary objective to improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies and increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia. ARENA supports the Government's emissions reduction goals of 43% reduction in net emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050, through its focus on technology innovation and commercialisation to the benefit of Australia.
Joining ARENA will mean that you’ll have front row tickets to leading edge technology in the sector and you’ll join a Commonwealth Agency that isn’t bound by the rigidity of normal APS environments.
The Opportunity
There is an opportunity to join the Office of the Chief Operating Officer in an EL1 Assistant Director, Audit and Assurance position. This is a labour hire contract position commencing ASAP until February 2026.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Be part of the clean energy transition in Australia and gain insights into the industry, research and government initiatives driving this change
• Lead a wide range of internal audit and general assurance related activities, including managing the relationship with the internal audit service provider

The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Closely work with ARENA’s internal audit service provider and fully support the internal audit program
• Develop audit scopes in consultation with the Risk and Audit Committee and Executive Management
• Develop audit forward workplan and engage with stakeholders in preparation of this plan
• Plan, develop and support Management Initiated Reviews
• Continuous improvement of audit function including the audit charter
• Build a positive culture around internal audit within the agency
• Regularly scan the environment for audit reports and international trends and update management on findings including ANAO readiness

The Ideal Person
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a government setting coordinating internal audit activities and operating as the main liaison point for an internal audit service provider.
You will also have:

• A basic understanding of internal audit practices in the Commonwealth
• Ability to balance the imperative of maintaining a strong internal audit culture against ARENA’s competing priorities in a busy agency
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to proactively engage with and influence stakeholders, including managers across the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and adapt in the context of the management of multiple competing tasks and deliverables, including an ability to remain flexible
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment covering a wide breadth of subjects

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen and be willing to undergo a Police Check.
Salary / Rate

• $76/hr - $79/hr + 11.5% Super (includes casual loading)
• Labour hire contract starting ASAP until Feb 2026
• Candidate must be located in Canberra, ACT

How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Liz Strachan on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20406.
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